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Best Placer County Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 47 public middle schools serving 26,614 students in Placer County, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Placer County, CA are Creekside Charter, Willma Cavitt Junior High School and Ophir Steam Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Placer County, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Placer County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Placer County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Creekside Charter
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1916 Chamonix Pl.
Olympic Valley, CA 96146
(530) 581-1036
Gr: K-8 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Willma Cavitt Junior High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7200 Fuller Dr.
Granite Bay, CA 95746
(916) 791-4152
Gr: 7-8 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Ophir Steam Academy
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1373 Lozanos Rd.
Newcastle, CA 95658
(530) 885-3495
Gr: K-8 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
H. Clarke Powers Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3296 Humphrey Rd.
Loomis, CA 95650
(916) 652-2635
Gr: K-8 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #55.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7050 Franklin School Rd.
Loomis, CA 95650
(916) 652-1818
Gr: K-8 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #66.
Rocklin Academy Gateway
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6550 Lonetree Blvd.
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 778-4550
Gr: K-8 | 1,081 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #77.
Olympus Junior High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2625 La Croix Dr.
Roseville, CA 95661
(916) 782-1667
Gr: 7-8 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #88.
Penryn Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6885 English Colony Way
Penryn, CA 95663
(916) 663-3993
Gr: K-8 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #99.
Barbara Chilton Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4501 Bob Doyle Dr.
Roseville, CA 95747
(916) 771-1870
Gr: 6-8 | 1,209 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1010.
Granite Oaks Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2600 Wyckford Dr.
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 315-9009
Gr: 7-8 | 971 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1111.
Western Sierra Collegiate Academy
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
660 Menlo Dr.
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 778-4544
Gr: 7-12 | 772 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1212.
Placer Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8650 Horseshoe Bar Rd.
Loomis, CA 95650
(916) 652-1830
Gr: K-8 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1313.
Loomis Basin Charter
Charter School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5438 Laird Rd.
Loomis, CA 95650
(916) 652-2642
Gr: K-8 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1414.
Bowman Charter
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
13777 Bowman Rd.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 885-1974
Gr: K-8 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1515.
Maria Montessori Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1850 Wildcat Blvd.
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 630-1510
Gr: K-8 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1616.
Placer Charter
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4750 Grove St.
Rocklin, CA 95677
(916) 259-1688
Gr: K-8 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1717.
Twelve Bridges Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
770 Westview Dr.
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 434-5270
Gr: 6-8 | 924 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1818.
Newcastle Charter
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8951 Valley View Dr.
Newcastle, CA 95658
(916) 663-3307
Gr: K-8 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1919.
Newcastle Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8951 Valley View Dr.
Newcastle, CA 95658
(916) 663-3307
Gr: K-8 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2020.
Loomis Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3505 Taylor Rd.
Loomis, CA 95650
(916) 652-1824
Gr: K-8 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #2121.
Spring View Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5040 Fifth St.
Rocklin, CA 95677
(916) 624-3381
Gr: 7-8 | 775 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #2222.
Robert C. Cooley Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9300 Prairie Woods Way
Roseville, CA 95747
(916) 771-1740
Gr: 6-8 | 997 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #2323.
Creekview Ranch
(Math: 46% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8779 Cook Riolo Rd.
Roseville, CA 95747
(916) 770-8845
Gr: K-8 | 844 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #2424.
Placer County Community Schools
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
360 Nevada St.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 745-1440
Gr: K-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2525.
Silverado Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2525 Country Club Dr.
Roseville, CA 95747
(916) 780-2620
Gr: 6-8 | 951 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #2626.
John Adams Academy - El Dorado Hills
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1102 Investment Blvd.
Roseville, CA 95678
(916) 780-6800
Gr: K-12 | 1,490 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #2727.
North Tahoe Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2945 Polaris Rd.
Tahoe City, CA 96145
(530) 581-7050
Gr: 6-8 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #2828.
Sierra Vista
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5280 Stirling St.
Auburn, CA 95603
(916) 415-4414
Gr: K-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #2929.
Placer County Court Schools
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
360 Nevada St.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 745-1440
Gr: K-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #3030.
Harvest Ridge Cooperative Charter
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9050 Old State Hwy.
Newcastle, CA 95658
(916) 259-1425
Gr: K-8 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #3131.
John Adams Academy - Roseville
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
One Sierra Gate Plaza
Roseville, CA 95678
(916) 780-6800
Gr: K-12 | 1,681 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #3232.
Warren T. Eich Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1509 Sierra Gardens Dr.
Roseville, CA 95661
(916) 771-1770
Gr: 6-8 | 960 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #3333.
John Adams Academy - Lincoln
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1797 Bella Breeze Dr.
Roseville, CA 95678
(916) 209-5540
Gr: K-12 | 1,420 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #3434.
Atlas Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
870 J St.
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 409-2404
Gr: K-12 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 43:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #3535.
Placer County Pathways Charter
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
360 Nevada St.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 745-1440
Gr: K-12 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
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Placer County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Adolescent Day Treatment At Dewitt (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
11484 B Ave.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 886-4400
Gr: 9-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Alta Vista Community Charter (Closed 2024)
Charter School
173 Oak St.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 885-7067
Gr: K-5
Alta Vista Elementary School (Closed 2009)
173 Oak St.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 885-7066
Gr: K-8 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Century High School An Integrated Global Studies Academy (Closed 2023)
1200 Melody Ln. Ste. 100
Roseville, CA 95661
(916) 677-6497
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Core Placer Charter (Closed 2020)
Charter School
1033 S. Auburn St.
Colfax, CA 95713
(530) 346-8340
Gr: K-12 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
D'arcy (Michael) Elementary School (Closed 2023)
9177 Twin School Rd.
Granite Bay, CA 95746
(916) 791-3477
Gr: 4-6 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Dry Creek Connections Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
8849 Cook Riolo Rd.
Roseville, CA 95747
(916) 770-8858
Gr: K-8 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Dry Creek Elementary School (Closed 2015)
2955 Pfe Rd.
Roseville, CA 95747
(916) 770-8809
Gr: K-5 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Emigrant Gap Elementary School (Closed 2017)
42420 Emigrant Gap Rd.
Alta, CA 95701
(530) 389-8225
Eureka Elementary School (Closed 2010)
5477 Eureka Rd.
Granite Bay, CA 95746
(916) 791-1115
Gr: 4-6 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Foresthill Divide Middle School (Closed 2014)
22888 Foresthill Rd
Foresthill, CA 95631
(530) 367-3782
Gr: 5-8 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Forty-niner Rop (Closed 2024)
Vocational School
360 Nevada St.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 889-5940
Gr: 10-12
Harvest Ridge Cooperative Charter/placer Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
9050 Old State Hwy.
Newcastle, CA 95658
(916) 259-1425
Gr: K-12 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Ilearn Academy (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
16825 Placer Hills Rd
Meadow Vista, CA 95722
(530) 886-5800
Gr: K-8 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Iowa Hill Elementary School (Closed 2011)
3266 Iowa Hill Rd
Colfax, CA 95713
(530) 913-9680
Gr: K-8
Jurupa Vista Elementary School (Closed 2023)
9177 Twin School Rd.
Granite Bay, CA 95746
(916) 791-3477
Gr: 4-6 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Lincoln High (Char) (Closed 2023)
1081 Seventh St.
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 645-6360
Gr: 9-12 | 938 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Maidu High Independent Study (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3775 Richardson Dr.
Auburn, CA 95602
(530) 885-8401
Gr: 9-12 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Milestones Cooperative Charter (Closed 2014)
Charter School
24750 Main St
Foresthill, CA 95631
(530) 367-2966
Gr: K-8 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Newcastle Virtual Learning Academy (Closed 2017)
450 Main St.
Newcastle, CA 95658
(916) 259-2832
Gr: K-12
Partnerships For Student-centered Learning (Closed 2023)
2800 Nicolaus Rd. Ste. 100
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 408-5200
Gr: K-12 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Placer Hills Elementary School (Closed 2008)
Po Box 68
Meadow Vista, CA 95722
(530) 878-1551
Gr: 3-5 | 419 students Minority enrollment: 10%
Rock Creek Elementary School (Closed 2023)
3050 Bell Rd.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 885-5189
Gr: K-5 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rocklin Academy At Meyers Street (Closed 2021)
Charter School
6532 Turnstone Way
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 632-6580
Gr: K-6 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rocklin Independent Charter Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
3250 Victory Dr.
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 632-3195
Gr: K-12
Sierra Gardens Elementary School (Closed 2014)
711 Oakridge Dr
Roseville, CA 95661
(916) 771-1810
Gr: K-6 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Sierra Hills Arts And Sciences Charter Academy (Closed 2014)
Charter School
16505 Placer Hills Rd
Meadow Vista, CA 95722
(530) 878-9473
Gr: K-3 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Squaw Valley Preparatory (Closed 2023)
1916 Chamonix Pl.
Olympic Valley, CA 96146
(530) 581-1036
Gr: 7-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Success High Continuation School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1750 Chelsea Way
Roseville, CA 95661
(916) 782-8065
Gr: 9-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Weimar Hills Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
200 W. Weimar Cross Rd.
Weimar, CA 95736
(530) 637-4121
Gr: 6-8 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Placer County, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Placer County, CA include Creekside Charter, Willma Cavitt Junior High School and Ophir Steam Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Placer County?
47 public middle schools are located in Placer County.
What is the racial composition of students in Placer County?
Placer County public middle schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Placer County are often viewed compared to one another?

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